19 Related Articles, between 2018-06-10 and 2018-06-08

'Big fella' Tu'inukuafe makes statement after rise from.... June 10 (Reuters) - Karl Tu'inukuafe only played around 30 minutes of the All Blacks' 52-11 first test victory against France on Saturday, but the... >>

All Blacks ready for resolute French. Last year's drawn Lions series is an important reference point for the All Blacks and France as they brace for an intriguing first Test in Auckland.Eden Park... >>

All Blacks stand-in captain Sam Whitelock ready to face France after shaking off concussion blow. Whitelock, who is making his 97th test appearance and is standing in for regular captain Kieran Read, has not played since May 12 due to concussion symptoms. >>

All Blacks unchanged for 2nd France Test. France can expect no respite in the second Test from the All Blacks, who are being urged by coach Steve Hansen to improve on a 41-point opening... >>

Bastareaud hopes France are running scared of All Blacks. WELLINGTON, June 8 (Reuters) - France captain Mathieu Bastareaud hopes his inexperienced side are scared ahead of the first test against New Zealand on... >>

Brunel criticises New Zealand for tackle that sent.... AUCKLAND, June 9 (Reuters) - France coach Jacques Brunel criticised the All Blacks for an "illegal" tackle that injured winger Remy Grosso and left him... >>

Eight-try spree as All Blacks thrash France 52-11. The All Blacks scored 44 unanswered points in the second half as they came from behind to hammer France 52-11 in the opening game of their three-Test series... >>

France claim winger Grosso injured in "illegal" tackle. AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) - All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has defended his team against accusations of cheating and dangerous play after French winger Remy... >>

France hoping for 'masterstroke' against All Blacks. Underdogs France are looking to pull off a trademark "masterstroke" against the All Blacks when they open their three-Test series on Saturday, captain... >>

France winger Grosso suffered double fractured skull after being smashed but All Blacks in the clear. All Blacks prop Ofa Tu'ungafasi and flanker Sam Cane are to face no action for the tackle that left France's Remy Grosso with his skull fractured in two places. >>

French mystery worries All Blacks ahead of 1st test. For the All Blacks, the first test of any season holds an element of uncertainty.Preparation time is necessarily short, injuries often exert an onerous... >>

Hansen dismisses more 'cheating' claims. Steve Hansen has dismissed French complaints of foul play as the latest in a long history of cheating accusations against the All Blacks.France coach Jacques... >>

New Zealand 52-11 France: All Blacks cruise to victory as they run in eight tries. France had got off to an emphatic start against the All Blacks at Eden Park and grabbed an early try through Remy Grosso and even took an 11-8 lead going into the break. >>

Rugby-All Blacks unchanged as Hansen tests.... WELLINGTON, June 14 (Reuters) - New Zealand coach Steve Hansen named an unchanged side for the second test against France in Wellington on Saturday as he... >>

Rugby-Coping with injuries the key for All Blacks and.... By Greg StutchburyWELLINGTON, June 7 (Reuters) - The outcome of Saturday's first test between the All Blacks and France could well be determined by who copes... >>

SBW chance for third NZ-France Test. A week after singing to the world under hospital medication, Sonny Bill Williams is poised to make a surprise return to the All Blacks.Coach Steve Hansen... >>

Still plenty of work to do despite second half rout,.... AUCKLAND, June 9 (Reuters) - The All Blacks cannot afford to get "seduced" by their 52-11 victory over France in the first test as they need to do more work... >>

Whitelock keen to face France after shaking off concussion. WELLINGTON, June 8 (Reuters) - All Blacks captain Sam Whitelock is itching to get back into action after being sidelined by a concussion and while he expects... >>